Visit the Slade

Please visit UCL’s Prospective Student site for details of upcoming virtual and in-person UCL Open Day events.

Please note that the studios are private working spaces and ad hoc or unplanned visits can not be arranged.

If you are interested in applying for the Slade we strongly recommend you read the following before applying/attending any of the events below:

• BA in Fine Art
• BFA in Fine Art
• Podcast: Slade School of Fine Art Admissions Special

In person talk and tour - booking essential via UCL webpage.

Saturday 2 November, 12noon (FULL) and 2:15pm 

Degree Show

We also recommend you visit our Degree Show in May. You can also see our 2024 BA/BFA Fine Art Degree Show website and Degree Show installation photos.

Application procedure for Fine Art programmes

All applications to the BA and BFA in Fine Art at the Slade must be made through UCAS by 29 January 2025 at 6:00pm (GMT).

We strongly suggest that you choose to apply to either the BA or the BFA. Please note that you may only submit ONE portfolio to Slade.

UCAS codes UCL: U80 / BA Fine Art: W100 / BFA Fine Art: W101

You may find the Podcast: Slade School of Fine Art Admissions Special of interest.

Portfolio inspection

All applicants are required to submit one portfolio for inspection by the entrance examiners. Please note that you may only submit ONE portfolio to Slade. You will receive an invitation to upload your portfolio to our system after you have applied via UCAS. Portfolios upload deadline: 4:00pm (GMT), 5 February 2025.

*Please note that due to staff capacity, we will not be sending out reminders to submit your portfolio to anyone applying to the Fine Art programmes.

Portfolio Instructions

See our Portfolio Guidance page for further information. A step-by-step guide to uploading your portfolio to the system is on the Portfolio Upload page. Please note: due to the number of applications, we do not provide 1-2-1 portfolio guidance.

Conditions

If portfolios are not sent in the specified format, they will not be viewed and your application will be rejected.

Interviews

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview (details to be confirmed).

Whilst we appreciate the time and effort put into completing your application, regrettably due to the number of applications we receive we are not able to provide feedback to candidates who are not invited to an interview.

Entrance Requirements

The BA and BFA programmes are of equal academic standing and have the same entrance requirements.

Details of entrance requirements, including grades for international qualifications and English language requirements can be found in the UCL Prospectus.

Special Entrance

In exceptional circumstances, a candidate who does not satisfy the published requirements may be admitted to the programme on the recommendation of the Slade Admissions Tutors and with the permission of the Dean of Students (Academic).

Mature Applicants

Applications from 'mature' candidates (aged 21 or over), who may not have a standard educational background, are welcome and are considered individually on their merits.

Deferred Entry

Applications for deferred entry are not normally considered.

Deferral

Requests for deferral of a place, once an offer has been made, are not normally considered.

English Language Requirement

Any applicant whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programme.

A list of all the qualifications accepted and the grades required can be found on the UCL website. The Slade requires the Standard level for the BA, BFA and Affiliate Study.